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World Illustration Awards 2026
This call closed on February 17, 2026
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Key Details
Organization
Association of Illustrators (AOI)
Location
Online
Submission Deadline
February 17, 2026
12:00 AM PST
Call Type
Juried Exhibition
About This Call
The World Illustration Awards 2026, presented by the Association of Illustrators (AOI) in partnership with the USA-based Directory of Illustration, are now open for submissions. Professional and New Talent illustrators working individually or as collectives, commissioners, agents, and tutors are invited to submit work created, commissioned, or published since January 2025.
This globally recognized competition features ten industry-relevant categories including Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, and Painting. Entries are judged by distinguished professionals from the global illustration industry. The two Overall Winners will receive cash prizes of £2,000 and £1,000 respectively. In addition to 20 Category Winners, four Cross-Category Awards will be presented this year. Selected entries are shared on the @worldillustrationawards Instagram as they are received.
Submissions are accepted via online form until February 17, 2026.
This globally recognized competition features ten industry-relevant categories including Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, and Painting. Entries are judged by distinguished professionals from the global illustration industry. The two Overall Winners will receive cash prizes of £2,000 and £1,000 respectively. In addition to 20 Category Winners, four Cross-Category Awards will be presented this year. Selected entries are shared on the @worldillustrationawards Instagram as they are received.
Submissions are accepted via online form until February 17, 2026.
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